Jason Wu has just one rule to live by: Don't be afraid to overdress. Here, the ten things (a vibrant cocktail dress, oversize sunglasses, and more) he thinks a woman needs to make every day an occasion.

If you've flipped through our August issue, you can't miss the "25 Ways to Wear Color" story on page 106. It's just so...bright. Personally, I'm obsessed with this story (and not just because I wrote...

Ponytails are as synonymous with summer as BBQs and snow cones. I'm not sure about you, but I basically wear one starting June first through Labor Day weekend. With that many days of ponytail-wearing, though,...

Red—especially on the lips—will never go out of style. But this spring makeup artists had us seeing red in new ways. Red on the eyes? Why not? Matchy-matchy crimson red lips and nails? Sure! A deep cherry red so dark that it borders on brown? Go ahead! Take a cue from these runway looks for more ways to wear the siren shade.

While recovering from the insanity that was New York Fashion Week, the Allure office is still buzzing about the amazing hair (like the textured faux bobs at Rodarte and the relaxed waves at Proenza Schouler)...